PLUS: COLLEGE FOOTBALL; Houston Fires Dimel After Three Seasons

Houston Coach Dana Dimel was fired yesterday after leading the Cougars to seven victories in three seasons.

Dimel went 4-7 this season and 7-26 over all, including an 0-11 record in 2001 -- the first season without a victory in team history.

Athletic Director Dave Maggard said a search would begin immediately for Dimel's successor.

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